Never Stop Learning.......

I am delighted to say I have just received my certificates from the last two courses I have studied.  It’s been quite a long and challenging slog as I have been incorporating as much physical yoga practice as possible to compliment the theory I have been studying.  I believe it is imperative to do as much practical training as is possible.  Anyone can pick up a book and start to memorise facts, but to put it into practice is when the real learning, understanding and transformation begins.  Needless to say it is worth it, as human beings I think it is natural for us to want to learn and explore throughout our whole lives.

Hatha Yoga Teacher (Advanced)

This seemed an obvious choice of course for me as I found myself needing to delve deeper into all aspects of yoga - especially philosophy.  In this course I studied the roots, history and philosophy of Yoga, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the Eight Limbs of Yoga and also covered Vedantic philosophy and Ayurveda.  I studied more advanced postures, including safety aspects, teaching points and guidelines for physical, mental and spiritual benefits.  The use of pranayamas, mudras, bandhas and kriyas were explored, as well as meditation techniques, mantras and the connections between asanas and the chakra system. 
(This course has been awarded a Level 4 NCFE accreditation)

Yoga Therapy – Level 3

I began this course with the study of digestion and nutrition, this was written by Rosalind Sinnett SRN. I also studied first aid and hygiene and then studied further therapeutic treatments using basic shiatsu and remedial massage. The course continued with the study of cellular dynamics, response mechanisms, neurology and reflex action. The course also involved control techniques and treatments for common conditions.  My aim is to integrate this knowledge into my teaching, to bring further benefits to my yoga class members.  It was certainly a very challenging course with some concepts which really engaged and enthralled me throughout!

I hope that continuing my studies I can evolve and become a more effective teacher, of course yoga teaching is not an academic subject and really all we do as yoga teachers is try to pass on what knowledge and experience we have gained to others.......

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